CBS Mornings interviewed Michal Shinnar on February 18, 2025, about the firing of federal employees. The news segment highlighted a former federal employee hired by the FAA in December who was fired on February 14.
The federal worker said she received an email blaming the termination on her performance; however, she never received any negative feedback about the work she was doing. She held the position for less than one year and, therefore, had not yet received civil service protection at the time of her termination.
Shinnar told CBS Mornings that the termination appears to be “a purely false stated reason.” She notes Trump’s team has been citing performance in firing because by law probationary federal workers can only be removed for performance or misconduct. “This situation is ripe for class action lawsuits,” said Shinnar.
Watch the interview to learn more.
